Two Bridgeman Sculptures
coventrysociety In January the Coventry Society Secretary noticed a sculpture that he hadn’t seen before near the Ring Road. He took a photo on his phone and posted it on the…
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The Brough Superior
Coventry Society Founder Member, Paul Maddocks, doesn’t drive or ride, but has a fascination with Brough motorcycles, which were made in Nottingham, but may have had their origins in Coventry.…
Lance Percival Discovered in Cathedral
Did you know that there was a BBC studio at Coventry Cathedral? In his recent e-news, Martin Williams, Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, tells us about a recent…
Prologis Park to Expand
The Coventry Observer has reported that planning permission has been granted for an extension to the major Prologis Park in Keresley. Prologis UK, a prominent player in logistics property development,…
The Road to Holyhead
Coventry Society member Peter James tells us about the history of two of Coventry’s most important roads. Peter writes…. Coventry was an important hub for travel by coach and carrier’s…
The Sunken Cross
In February we told the story about Coventry’s links with the Royal Navy and referred to the Coventry Cross that was recovered from the sunken HMS Coventry. CovSoc member and…
Meet the new Chair!
The new Coventry Society chair for 2024-26 is Trevor Cornfoot. Trevor spent his working career in town planning and economic development. He has a strong belief in the importance of…
DOT DOT DOT Exhibition
This year the Coventry University School of Art and Design Degree Show Is called the DOT DOT DOT Exhibition. It is open to the public from Saturday 4th May until…
The Not So Secret Visit
Coventry Society member, Peter James, tells us about Coventry’s role in the First World War. Peter writes…… In the early months of 1915 thousands of troops entered the Coventry area.…
FarGo Village Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Described as Coventry’s “Creative Quarter”, FarGo Village, is gearing up to celebrate its tenth birthday this year with a line-up of events to mark the occasion. Situated on Far Gosford…